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Religious Education

The basis of our teaching is rooted firmly in Christianity, but we do teach other major world faiths in order to ensure that our children gain an understanding of the multi-faith, multi-cultural world in which they live. In addition we endeavour to offer our children opportunities to develop their own spirituality, and a sense of awe and wonder about the world around them.

Literacy

We aim to enable our pupils to become skilful and confident communicators, both orally and through the written word. We want them to be able to read for pleasure and to conduct research. We actively encourage children to take books home to share them with their families. English is taught both directly and indirectly across the whole curriculum. Neat handwriting and tidy presentation is expected and rewarded. There is a Literacy Hour every day.

Numeracy

Our maths schemes of work adhere closely to the government’s National Framework for Numeracy. It is our aim that our pupils become confident with number, shape, data handling, analytical problem solving and investigative work, and that they enjoy the practical application of mathematics in everyday life.

Science

We believe that children learn best when they are actively involved in their own learning. Therefore we provide a syllabus where children are offered opportunities to observe, experiment, predict, discuss and record their findings.

Information Communication Technology

Technology is an integral part of children’s lives. Computers are used to teach word processing, data handling, modelling, communication and presenting and designing. Specific programmes are used to support cross-curricular teaching.

Design and Technology

Design and Technology provides children with an opportunity to design, plan, make and evaluate a variety of products using various resources. These include construction kits and throw away items such as boxes, card and fabric. Food Technology is also experienced throughout the school.

History and Geography

These subjects are taught through carefully planned topics where the emphasis is on a ‘hands on’ approach and research. We make the widest possible use of local knowledge, places of interest and artefacts. Wherever possible we include a field visit or invite a theatre company into school to bring the topic to life.

Art

Pupils learn about style, mood, design and line. They experience working with a wide range of media such as pencils, paint, charcoal, clay and pastels. The children are taught how to mix colour and how to draw and paint from direct observation. Sewing skills and collage work are also included in the curriculum. The children study the work of various artists, past and present and from many different cultures.

Music

Singing, composition and rhythm are all taught. Musical appreciation and awareness of various composers and their works is included at all levels. There are regular opportunities to take part in concerts and plays throughout the year. You may also wish your child to take part in music lessons with staff from the Derby Music Partnership who are weekly visitors to the school.

Physical Education

The children experience a variety of activities, which include gymnastics, games and dance. Swimming is available at KS2. The children are encouraged to work well within a team, co-operate with others and use their initiative.

For PE kit details, please refer to the Uniform page.

Health Education

Health education including Sex & Relationships Education is a shared responsibility with parents and is very important for the personal and social well being of young people. It aims to help our children understand their own bodies, how they are growing and changing and how they will change in the future. It also aims to enhance the emotional and social development of our children, helping them to understand the benefits of caring relationships and to be aware of social pressures and possible dangers.

The class teachers will be responsible for the work, which are integrated into timetabled class topics, sometimes with the assistance of the School Nurse and Health Visitor. Parents have a right to withdraw their child from specific Sex Education, but not if it is part of class science work and therefore, the school’s curriculum. In order to do this they must firstly approach the Headteacher in order to discuss the matter and then write to the Headteacher following discussion to formalise their decision.

Sex and Relationships Education Policy